TinmanDan
Active Member
I've brewed four extract batches using ingredient kits recently, and while they've turned out fine so far, the one thing I've noticed is the starting gravity I've recorded is quite a bit lower than the instructions indicate it should be. For example, this weekend, I did a True Brew Bock - 6.6 lbs LME, 1 lb steeping grains. I followed the instructions, but ended up at a 1.042, whereas the instructions said I should have hit 1.050 - 1.052.
I suspect I may be watering the wort down, but I always end up with 5 gallons in the primary (even though I start with a two gallon boil and then add three gallons of water and a little more to make up for the H2O that boiled off). I always use spring water I get from a local store, and while the wort temp may be off a bit, even adjusting for the temperature differential, the S.G. is low.
It's probably not a big deal, but I'm curious to know why I can't seem to hit the mark...any ideas?
I suspect I may be watering the wort down, but I always end up with 5 gallons in the primary (even though I start with a two gallon boil and then add three gallons of water and a little more to make up for the H2O that boiled off). I always use spring water I get from a local store, and while the wort temp may be off a bit, even adjusting for the temperature differential, the S.G. is low.
It's probably not a big deal, but I'm curious to know why I can't seem to hit the mark...any ideas?